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Care order application dismissed after threshold not crossed in alleged non-accidental injury case
Case report: [2021] EWFC B36. A local authority’s application for a care order in respect of two children, issued after the discovery of an alleged non-accidental injury following their sibling’s death, was dismissed and the family was applauded for their ...
Read more11.08.2021
Testimonial: Sara has been incredibly kind, professional and passionate
From the beginning Sara has been incredibly kind, professional and passionate, not just about her work as solicitor but also as a person who wants to make a difference.
Read more29.07.2021
Successful Bridging the Bar & Renaissance Foundation Mentoring
While there have been many, many challenges during the pandemic lockdown, it has also been a time of innovation and disruption with some positive results. One such example was the founding of the charity Bridging the Bar by Mass Ndow-Njie. ...
Read more08.07.2021
The implications of alcohol misuse and family arrangements
While many adults drink alcohol responsibly, unfortunately there is a significant percentage of the adult population in England that misuse alcohol. Government statistics for 2020 show that over half a million adults in England were admitted to hospital, primarily due ...
Read more07.07.2021
Do care proceedings allow enough time for parents with a disability to develop parenting skills?
Case report: Confidential. Kate Hammond recently represented children in care proceedings after the local authority raised concerns about their parents, both of whom have learning disabilities. This case has potentially important implications for the way parents with learning disabilities are ...
Read more01.07.2021
Housing secured after DWP error on Universal Credit
Lawyers from our housing team recently helped a victim of domestic violence to keep her home, after an error by DWP created a threat of eviction. Our client had been a victim of persistent and long-term domestic violence from her ...
Read more30.06.2021
Does bad behaviour affect the financial settlement in a divorce?
Within a marriage or civil partnership, the concept of bad behaviour can cover a multitude of activities, from leaving the top off the toothpaste to serious or criminal activities. When applying for a divorce you must prove that your relationship ...
Read more11.06.2021
Inspiring young people to join the legal profession with Renaissance Foundation
On Thursday 10 June 2021, members of the Miles & Partners team will be taking part in an event hosted by Renaissance Foundation, speaking to young people about taking the route to the Bar by qualifying as a solicitor. Renaissance ...
Read more09.06.2021
Do adult children living at home have rights over the matrimonial house in a divorce?
Recent research by Loughborough University shows a sharp rise in the so called ‘boomerang’ generation of young adults returning to live at home until their late twenties or early thirties. This trend has continued as a result of the pandemic ...
Read more21.05.2021